Meghan Markle is facing a plot from Buckingham Palace’s so-called “men in grey” who are “planning her downfall,” claims a royal writer.
Anna Pasternak, a royal biographer, claims members of the royal court want to remove the Duchess of Sussex as a “threat to the throne”.
The writer, whose book about Wallis Simpson is due to be released, says pregnant Meghan has “rejuvenated the spirit” of the American divorcee who rocked the monarchy.
Wallis’ relationship with then then King Edward VIII caused a constitutional crisis and led to his abdication, changing the course of the royal family forever.
The couple married in 1937 and the Queen’s father went on to become King in his place.
Speaking to S Magazine in the Sunday Express, Ms Pasternak said: “Meghan is like a grenade that’s been thrown into this archaic system and there are explosions already going on which I think will continue.
“In a sense Meghan has rejuvenated the spirit of Wallis and I hope people take the view of her as a kind, witty, loyal and dignified person who unfairly became the most vilified woman in the world.”
These “men in grey” were previously mentioned by Princess Diana during her marriage to Prince Charles.
Ms Paternack added: “I worry for Meghan and Harry.
“He’s the people’s prince as Edward was the people’s king.
“I fear if Meghan and Harry’s star rises too high that will be perceived as the courtiers Princess Diana called men in grey as a threat to the heir.
“She [Meghan] cannot set the agenda, she has to toe the line, and support the monarch and heir. I don’t think she realises that.”